Despite DRC’s slip-up, Roberto Martinez is busy negotiating a victory

The future of Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez remains uncertain after Brazil’s European campaign for the 2026 World Cup ended.

Martinez will lead Portugal at the 2026 World Cup and slipped up in the 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first leg yesterday, Wednesday.

Portugal will play Uzbekistan in the second round next Tuesday evening, and at the end of the group stage, they will meet Colombia at dawn on Sunday, June 28.

Many press reports said that Martinez will leave Portugal after the World Cup in search of a new challenge in his coaching career.

During the press conference before the game against the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Martinez was asked about the rumors of leaving after the tournament.To confirm that it is not worth all these contradictions.

The Spanish coach, as reported by the Spanish “Marca”, said: “There is no news about my future. Our focus is on continuing the work we started three and a half years ago. We are now in the World Cup after playing 40 matches and winning the Europa League. All our attention is directed to the tournament, so I say again.

Despite Martinez’s statements, RMC Sport reporter Fabrice Hawkins confirmed through his official X account that Martinez is busy with his negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nasr, which he began before the World Cup began.

In turn, the site commented:Miss Mercato“Announcing these rumors during the World Cup will no doubt raise questions, as will the possibility of Ronaldo coaching a future club… a player who was almost out of sight yesterday but the manager kept him on the pitch.”

Notably, Portuguese Jorge Jesus left Al Nasr training after leading the team to the Saudi Roshen League title.